Author Archives: Laura

About Laura

My name is Laura and I am on a journey, pondering the implications of God's glorious design of humanity and integrating sundry aspects of this design into a description of what it means to be the new humanity.

Waiting in the dark

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Laura

For most of the year, my work days begin pre-dawn, waiting. After a usually well-timed and quick morning routine, I am off too the bus stop. The duration of my wait varies with the timeliness of the operator and me. … Continue reading →

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Learning to see: Lessons in blue and green

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Laura

For a few days a couple weeks ago, I saw blue and green everywhere. And nearly every time I saw it, I took a picture. I realize this may seem strange—and maybe futile and silly. Maybe so, but the result … Continue reading →

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When I say “church,” what do I intend?

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Laura

About this time last year, I asked, “When you say ‘church,’ what do you mean?“  I return to the question for a deeper look. Church or Church or Church or Church Is church a building your periodically inhabit? Is it … Continue reading →

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Sometimes our leaking emotions make no logical sense

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Laura

I am afraid of bugs — especially beetles. I realize that, for the most part, this is illogical, for beetles do not generally bite or sting. In fact, even cute, little lady bugs make me a bit nervous. I mean, … Continue reading →

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Here: Just passing through

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Laura

Nearly every weekday morning, I wait in a transit mall in LA County. The wait lasts about 20 minutes, offering time to finish my morning coffee and, beginning today, write for this blog. Buses come and go. Cars mostly come, … Continue reading →

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